Neil Russo & Mary Ann Ann Russo 
Tipper and the Shamrock Beads 

Tipper and the Shamrock Beads is a story close to our hearts, as Tipper is an exceptional cockapoo who is amazing, smart, and seems to be a great thinker. Everybody loves their pets, and we love Tipper.

Our story begins with Tipper discovering emerald beads that have been made visible because of some melted snow in early February. Mary Ann collected many beads and left a bag of them on her bureau.

Gleason, the leprechaun, shows up one night and explains that the beads are actually seeds and Shamrock Village has the task of sowing the beads so that shamrocks would be available for Saint Patrick’s Day. Someone poisoned the beads that are needed to finish the task, and Mary Ann’s beads are needed so that the Giant Shamrock would make more beads. Also, the village has no Irish soda bread since Harry, the baker, was hit on the head and is running around yelling and acting completely unbalanced.

Mary Ann supplies the beads and is a great baker. She and Tipper save the day.